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Quality of Life Research
Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research 8/2013

01-10-2013

Family sense of coherence and quality of life

Auteurs: Fei-Wan Ngai, Siew-Fei Ngu

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 8/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between family sense of coherence, social support, stress, quality of life and depressive symptoms among Chinese pregnant women.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 267 Chinese pregnant women was recruited at the antenatal clinic and completed the Family Sense of Coherence Scale, Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, Social Readjustment Rating Scale, Medical Outcome Study Short Form 12-Item Health Survey and General Health Questionnaire. Path analysis was employed.

Results

Family sense of coherence and social support had a direct impact on the mental health component of quality of life and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Family sense of coherence also mediated the effect of stress on quality of life and depressive symptoms.

Conclusions

The study provides evidence that family sense of coherence and social support play a significant role in promoting quality of life and reducing depressive symptoms during the transition to motherhood. Culturally competent healthcare should be developed to strengthen women’s family sense of coherence and foster social support to combat the stress of new motherhood, thereby promoting quality of life during that period of their lives.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Family sense of coherence and quality of life
Auteurs
Fei-Wan Ngai
Siew-Fei Ngu
Publicatiedatum
01-10-2013
Uitgeverij
Springer Netherlands
Gepubliceerd in
Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 8/2013
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-012-0336-y

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